borderline

Example Sentences

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Split between its rival language camps, Belgium's complex political patchwork has long been seen as borderline dysfunctional.

From Barron's

Individuals with low or borderline scores, particularly if they report no chest pain or shortness of breath, are frequently reassured and discharged without further evaluation.

From Science Daily

This is why interventions are quite rare, and the borderline decisions like Andy Robertson at Manchester City cause most controversy.

From BBC

“Ted Lasso” just made the borderline unconscionable decision not to show them.

From New York Times

“The quality of at-bats are good — I think what’s happening is they’re pitching him up in the zone, and some borderline calls are going against him down below,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times